The Mansfelder Land, discovered by people - not by algorithms.
Your independent English guide to the Luther Region between the Harz mountains and the Saale: Luther's birth and death town, 800 years of copper-shale mining, the Mansfeld Mining Railway, the Süßer See lake, and everything worth seeing between Eisleben, Mansfeld and Hettstedt.
Six ways into the region
Whether you're following in Luther's footsteps, curious about 800 years of mining history, or simply planning a day at the Süßer See, this is where to start.
Towns & places
Eisleben, Mansfeld, the copper town of Hettstedt, Sangerhausen, Seeburg and more.
See the towns →Luther & the Reformation
Luther's birth and death houses in Eisleben, his childhood home and castle in Mansfeld.
Explore the World Heritage →Mining & industrial heritage
The Mansfeld Mining Railway, the Mansfeld Museum and the striking mine-tip 'pyramids'.
Discover the history →Nature & lakes
Swimming, sailing and cycling on the Süßer See near Seeburg, with vineyards down to the shore.
Get outdoors →Top sights & day trips
The Europa-Rosarium, the mammoth at the Spengler Museum and Renaissance castles.
See the highlights →Where to stay
Compare hotels, guesthouses and vacation rentals across the region on a live map.
Find a hotel →What you should see in the Mansfelder Land
World Heritage Luther's Birth House, Eisleben
Martin Luther was born here on November 10, 1483. A memorial since 1693 and one of the oldest museums in the world.
World Heritage Luther's Death House, Eisleben
Luther died in Eisleben on February 18, 1546. The house tells the story of his final days.
Industrial heritage Mansfeld Mining Railway
Germany's oldest operational narrow-gauge railway (since 1880). Steam trains run about 11 km from Benndorf to Hettstedt.
Garden Europa-Rosarium, Sangerhausen
The largest rose collection in the world: roughly 8,600 species and varieties across about 13 hectares, founded in 1903.
Nature Süßer See near Seeburg
The region's largest natural lake, about 250 hectares. Swimming, sailing and cycle paths around the shore, plus vineyards.
Castle Mansfeld Castle
A Renaissance castle above Luther's childhood town, once the seat of the Counts of Mansfeld. Today a conference and retreat venue.
One region, many centers
The Mansfelder Land is not a single city but a cultural landscape in the Mansfeld-Südharz district. Each town has its own story between the Reformation and copper. (Population: as of Dec 31, 2025)
Lutherstadt Eisleben
22,225 residentsMartin Luther's birth and death town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Market square with the Luther monument, St. Andrew's and Helfta Abbey.
See the town →Lutherstadt Mansfeld
7,946 residentsLuther's childhood town: his parents' house, St. George's Church and Mansfeld Castle above the town.
See the town →Hettstedt
12,626 residentsThe copper town: the first steam engine on the European mainland ran here in 1785. Mansfeld Museum in the Humboldt Castle.
See the town →Sangerhausen
25,163 residentsDistrict seat on the edge of the Goldene Aue, home of the Europa-Rosarium and the steppe mammoth at the Spengler Museum.
See the town →Süßer See lake area
SeeburgAround the Süßer See: swimming, sailing and winegrowing. Seeburg Castle on the peninsula, ideal for a weekend.
See the town →Gerbstedt & Mansfelder Grund
6,543 residentsMining villages like Helbra, Benndorf and Klostermansfeld, the industrial heart of the copper district, plus Friedeburg Castle.
See the town →Planning a trip? Find your hotel in the Mansfelder Land.
From a Luther weekend in Eisleben to a family stay by the Süßer See or a business trip to Hettstedt, compare available hotels, guesthouses and vacation rentals on a live map with up-to-date prices.